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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,909.96, 16,327.68 and 6,748.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,909.96, 16,327.68 and 6,748.18 is: 10,099.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,909.96 : 16,327.68 = 6,748.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,909.96/16,327.68 = 6,748.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,909.96x = 16,327.68 × 6,748.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,909.96x = 110,182,123.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,182,123.62/10,909.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.22

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